Accounting Specialist

Description:

Summary/Objective

The Accounting Specialist will work closely with the Controller in developing and maintaining a professional data-driven work environment. The person in this position will be expected to follow general accounting principles to ensure compliance with company policy and accounting and reporting requirements. In addition, the person will be responsible for analyzing data to support decision making.

Manages the accounts payable process, assists with monthly close, reconciles company credit cards, assist with inventory control, and other general finance and accounting duties. May also assist with accounts receivable as needed.

Essential Functions

• Monitors the accounting email for invoices and other correspondence that may come in from vendors, customers, etc. and processes each message. Maintains a detailed and organized folder structure within Outlook for back up and audit purposes.
• Communicates and collaborates with company managers to provide excellent service to internal team members as well as customers and vendors.
• Matches invoices to purchase orders and accurately assigns G/L codes, inputs invoices to and investigates and resolved any discrepancies or oddities.
• Reconciles company credit cards monthly, matching transactions with receipts or purchase orders, inputting to Epicor.
• Assist in cycle counts as well as yearend inventory as needed.
• Assists with month-end closing process, including but not limited to inputting sales, sales tax, and deposits received; inventory adjustments; intercompany transfers; bank and postage reconciliations; making adjusting and standard journal entries; preparing reports and double-checking G/L accounts monthly to ensure data entry accuracy.
• Assists in preparation of 1099 forms as well as other tax forms.
• Assists in preparation of year-end reports to compile end of year financial reports (fixed assets, account transaction summaries, sales by city / county, etc.)
• Analyzes information and options by developing spreadsheet reports, verifying information.
• Prepares journal entry by accruing expenses, adjusting prepaid balances, reconciling accounts, etc.
• Assists in the development of accounting procedures by analyzing current procedures, recommending changes.
• Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.
• Assists with accounts receivables from time to time.
• Any other duties assigned by the Controller

Competencies

• Team mentality, purpose driven, innovative, compassionate, proactive, a forward thinker.
• Strong communication skills, ability to collaborate with others, fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks on tight timelines.
• Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Epicor is preferred by not required.
• Experience of 2-3 years with increasing responsibility
• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or related field preferred.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no direct supervisory responsibility.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

This job operates in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. This role routinely uses and/or is exposed to equipment used in the composites manufacturing process, cutting devices, hand tools, computers, handheld scanners, etc. Must be able to sit, stand, and walk for up to 10 hours per day. Must be able to repetitively lift to 50 lbs.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday during day shift hours. Evening and weekend overtime work may be required as job duties demand.

Travel

Limited travel up to 10% may be required for various training activities.

Requirements:

• Team mentality, purpose driven, innovative, compassionate, proactive, a forward thinker.
• Strong communication skills, ability to collaborate with others, fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks on tight timelines.
• Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Epicor is preferred by not required.
• Experience of 2-3 years with increasing responsibility
• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or related field preferred.

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